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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26
THE QUESTION OF THE PADDOCK.

The matter which was left somewhat
in dot bit last week, in our article in re-
gard to Rev. Mr.. Hume's return to
India, under the auspices of the Amer
lean Board, is made clear by the Christ
ian Union and the AdUdnce, which have
now come to hand. "The Committee
ossents to the return of Mr.. Hume to his
cherished work in the Maratha Mis-
sion." So run the closing words Of the
report of the Prudential Committee.
There is, then, no question as to the
fact of the paddock being rendered to
Mr.. Hume. He is notified that he is
returned with the express understand
ing ''that he avoid the preaching or
teaching of any speculation liz favor of
a future probation" The Board quotes
this sentence from the letter of his as
sociates in the mission, dated Oct %,
1886, and clearly expressed this as the
condition of his return. 1t would have
been more direct and satisfactory for
the Board to have made their own state
ment of the condition of Mr.. Hume's
return, and not taken the words of
his associates to announce that his
mouth was to be henceforth padlocked
on this question. 1t also looks good
deal like sheltering themselves under
the statement of the missionaries
abroad, and evading a responsibility
which the Board should squarely meet.
1t also gives rise to the question, SIS
the action of the Board in such matters
to be suggested or dictated by mission
aries in the field, the servants of the
Board, and not by the opinion of those
at home, who contribute the funds, and
who have heretofore outlined the pol
icy of the Board ?" But this is purely
a question for the Board to consider
and adjust as it seems to them right
and proper.
The question as to the paddock being
rendered is settled. If Mr., Hume ac-
cepts his commission as the Aduance
puts it, whether or not he has expressly
pledged himself not to teach the doc
trines of the New Departure, he is
placed under the most sacred obliga-
tions of honor not to teach them. 1t is,
as expressly stated in the joint letter
from all his mission associates in India,
only on this condition that they desire
his return. 1t is only on this condition
that the Prudential Committee could
consent to his going back. On this
point there is no chance for honest mis-
understanding"
Mr.. Hume has not announced whether
he accepts his appointment. He writes
of enjoying as a missionary abroad the
same liberty that is exercised by Con-
ministers at home. That |
cannot be, if the Interpretation of the
AdUdnce is correct. Congregational min |
listers at home are not distinctly pledged |
to avoid teaching or preaching the doc
trine of future probation. They may
preach or teach in this way, and thus
far no attempt has been made to inter-
fere with their privileges, or to impose
the paddock. Mr.. Hume's case is diff
ferent. We incline to the opinion ex-
pressed by the Advance, that son this
point there is no chance for honest
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26

PROF. ST.. GEORGE M1vART, the
eminent English naturalist, has pre-
pared for the March number of the
Forum, an article showing that Christ
ianity has nothing to fear from the ad-
vancement of science, and that it pos
sesses all the elements of universal
and permanently enduring religion.
Mr.. W. S. Lilly's article in the same
journal, few months ago, will be re-
membered as vigorous defense OF
Christian Theism, and very valuable
article disputing the claims of the ag-
nostic scientists.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26
1t Gives Promise of Rich Harvests.

1t certainly is not grazing country
for dairymen or producers of beef and
cereals. 1t is beyond question a fit re.
gion for invalids afflicted with certain
complaints, especially for those who CON-
plain of cold weather and hard work. IT,
is the best place I have ever known where
visitors can be comfortable and grow
lazy, having little desire to stir or to be
stirred. As village, it is but four years
old; but in everything there is a manifest
regard for order, neatness, comfort and
convenience. 1t is thrifty, and when the
railway, just started, is completed through
Tin the coming SEASON. it will be one of
the most tempting places of resort for
visitors from the North, sick or well.
A few days after coming here I was
asked by the good landlord if I was not
able to
=" Give Talk"
IN the large parlor of the hotel. I hes
ltated and said would consult with Br.
Webster. On Saturday felt SO much
improved IN body that 1 consented, and
he made the arrangements. No notice
but by word of mouth was given. A good
audience assembled and all went well.
The church is not quite finished. but
the seats, which were ordered from Chi
cago last November, arrived on Saturday,
and yesterday services were held in it
and will be regularly continued. A yery
good audience was in attendance, which
was well edited by the sermon of Br.
Webster.
In the evening still larger audience
attended and listened to lecture from
Rev. Mr.. Thompson, who holds Presby-
terrain papers of authority to preach in
that name. Judging from his discourse
and conversation, should think he has
tound greener pastures ont of that fold,
The Religious Element of the Place
seems to be of the liberal cast. The first
movement to establish a church was
dominated by spirit too narrow and
exclusive to meet the desires Of the pee
pie and did not succeed. Br. Webster
came here year ago and soon started
upon broader and more Christian princi-
pies, and was met very cordially and
encouraged in the good work. A nucleus
was organized, and measures have since
been taken to build house Of worship,
which in few days will be fully complet-
ed, and be nearly, if not quite, paid for.
1t Is plain, but neat and every way suit
able to the purpose of its erection, with
out the esthetic attractions of human taste
and talent to divert attention from the
simplicity of devout Christian worship.
Again let me say-yes, advise-those
who desire shelter from the cold winds
and winters of the North, who are in pur-
suit of health in warm climate, to come
to this neat, pleasant, comfortable and
fitting winter home, which surpasses
every place have found in three winters
in Florida. Fraternally,
WILLIAM s. BALCH.
p. ST. should have said Saturday
was Arbor Day, and several ladies and a
few gentlemen gathered at the church
and planted several trees suitable to the
place and climate, to give shade to the
future generations. There is hope for a
cause when the women enlist heartily in
it's support
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 26, 1887.

DIR. HANSON leaves Glasgow on his
return to this country, March IA. He
will spend some time in London, and
may be addressed, care of Christian Late,
Essex Hall, Essex street, London, Eng.
1t is thought that Mrs. G. A. Soule may
resume her former charge of the Glas-
cow parish.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26

-Grecian children were taught to rever-
ence and emulate the virtues of their ances
tors. Oar educational forces are so wielde
as to teach our children to admire most that
which is foreign and fabulous and dead
Garfield.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26

The desire for liturgical services is
rapidly growing among the Noneonform-
lists of England.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-26

j. S. CANTwELL, D. D., Editor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29

LINCOLN FOR PRESIDENT
The Chicago Tribune Favors His Nomina
ton in 1883.

The republican party abounds in fit men
for presidential candidates. The Chicago
Tribune the leading republican paper of
the central Western States. has this to say
of exSecretary Lincoln
: Mr.. Lincoln, like all the rest, John Sher-
man alone excepted, has made no effort
whatever to work up boom. He had no
literary bureau, no lieutenants of any kind
at work for him. His strength is absolutely
spontaneous. Those who know him person
ally are well aware that he has no wish to
be either president or vice president The
two tragedies at the White House touched
him very nearly. and he makes no secret of
his distaste for pubic life He enjoys the
practice of law and lives quietly. He is
building himself home on the Lake shore
drive, near the park which bears his fathers
name, and it is safe to say that he prefers
that as a semi suburban. residence to the ex-
| ecutive mansion at Washington. Like Rich
ard Cromwell he has no taste for public life.
But the American people are not accuStom-
| ed to pay much attention to personal likes
and dislikes in selecting n president. No
man ever promoted his chances by taking
heed thereto as the King James version
puts it, 1t is evident that the republican
party has its eye upon Mr.. Lincoln, and
OF 1876 and 1880 his name will be placed at
the head of the ticket and that without put
ting out the gas or the resort by his friends
to any sharp practice, On the contrary,
his personal friends and himself combined
could not prevent that result if they tried.
At least there was never clearer indication
of public sentiment than that if there is to
be dark horse at all it will be the son of
Abraham Lincoln. And this is not alto
gether because he is the son of his father
either. With the Inauguration of General
Garfield he came prominently before the
public, and during the four years he was
at the head of the war department he show
ed himself to be level headed, honorable and
modest. The people We're well pleased to
ind the son of the great emancipation free
from the vices and the follieS SO often fonud
in the sons of llustrious sres He made no
enemies. Alike popular with both wings of
the republican party, his candidacy would
arouse no animosties If he lacks magnetic
power-one of the prime qualities of his
father-he is peculiarly strong in the mega
tive virtues. Should the convention find
itself dead-locked it would make no mistake
in taking him up and once more boing bat
tie under the leadership of Lincoln
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29

Robert Burdette Sayings. |

Now that the bathing season for the
people who battle only during the season. is
running on full time and half soap. there
will be the usual number of sad cases of
drowning reported in the daily papers by
reporters who seem to think that the ordinary
drowning case lisa rather joyous affair and
great care must therefore be taken to spec
fly the sad ones. Now, in most instances
but for gravity of the subject one might
say most cases-there is no necessity for
drowning A little care. a little presence
of mind and the doomed swimmer would be
as safe from the watery elements as Texas
bar tender. a good swimmer is not often
drowned; not oftener than once.
People are drowned when they are
thrown suddenly into the water because the
shock disturbs their presence of mind and
disalTanges the life preserver. To avoid
drowning from this cause, therefore never
get thrown into the water suddenly always
be expecting it. If you are crossing the
great desert keep turning over in your
mind what you would do if the distant
! ocean should suddenly break in on YOU.
If you.could acquire the habit of breathing
under water it would be great medicine for
| YOU Some people can breathe a long,
long time over beer; they are more apt to
! lbulltl'I lll,tn tlloWll. IL you uOn | KNOW
| whether you ,an swim or not, having never
tried it is good plan to consult some
well known authority on the subject before
venturing into 40 foot water Go to Jay
Gould; he has hoated about as many water
| logged schemes as any man III Amcricra.
| II in spite of all precaution, you find that
you are actually drowning. no time should
be lost in calling a physicians if possible &c
for him yourself; the exercise will prove
! exceedingly beneficial.
If you should find drowning person on
the beach, and it should prove to be some
one whom it is your interest to save, run
him through clothes wringer without de
lay; it is essential to get all the water out
of him.
Should you discover the drowning person
to be the man who tells you all abou,
his summer vacation where he went. anC
what a mice place it was, how mice
the meals, and how nice the people, anC
now cheap it was and what good time ht
had, push him out into deep water to see il
| he will sink If he does not sink immmedi
ately you may he sure there is something
wrong. Lose no TIM; moments delay
may be fatal; tie "A big stone about his necl
and push him out again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29
THE REBEL FLAGS.
How the Matter Strikes n VermOnter on
the Pacific slope.

To the Editor Of the Nation:
Sir: The furry over the flags arises, in
part at least, think, from confusion OF
ideas respecting the character of the war
in which they were captured. The mis-
take of regarding it as war between
the States" by Southern men who were
misled by their erroneous views of States
rights into the rebellion, is more ration
al and even a more pardonable one than
that of treating it, as many Northern men
seem inclined to do, as war between
fellow-citiZens."
1t was not a war between the States, nor
war between fellow citizens of the
United States. 1t was war between the
United States and its enemies. Its char
acter has been correctly described in the
laws and other official acts of the govern
ment, as, for example, in section 2lS of the
revised statutes, which requires the sec,
rotary of war to cause to be transmitted
to him call flags colors, and standards
captured from the enemies of the United
StateS.'
The flags on either side represented the
responsible parties in the war ; the stars
and stripes standing for the national gov
eminent, the stars and bars for organized
rebellion against it. With the rebellion
defeated, and national supremacy estab-
lished, | am unable to see on what proper
conception of the war the rebel flags can
be returned to any person or organlza
ton in the Southern States. They cannot
properly he returned to the Southern
State governments, for they have no sig
niicance except rs the representatives OF
an organization and "A cause which we
now tellcitate each other exist no more IL
the South than in the North. AS they
were never personal emblems, there is nc
propriety in returning them to the persons
who bore them. In short, there is no pro
priety that can see in doing anything
with them except to let them remain IL
have never been Haunted in public, anC
Northern soldiers even do not look upon
them as trophies so much as signs of /
restored Union. AS SUCH they cannot bt
offensive to any loyal citizen of the United
States. ;, Is. PETTENGGLL
Port 0ud Oregon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29
NEWS IN OUR OWN LAND
LETTER FROM POWDERLY ON THE
IMMIGRATION QUESTION.
Immigrants Must Not Rob Our Own Citi-
zens of work-A New York Bank
Mulcted for S1,33O,OOO on Ac-
count of Gen. Cuttings Fraud.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July %. - Grand
Master Workman Powderly has writ
ten another letter on the emigra-
ton question. In communication
to the Scranton Truth he says
In regard to the statement pub
lished that my plan contemplates the en-
clusion of all foreigners except the few
who come provided with sufficient means
sto sustain themselves for year if neces
sary without employment, | desire TO
state that never said it. 1t is because SO
many of them are out of employment and
because many of them crowd our citizens
out of employment that | do not want the
emigrant to come until he can be sure of
employment without robbing another of
1t.
craftsmanship of the highest order will
be required to handle this problem in the
near future and the fullest light possible
should be shed upon it. | would shut out
every man and woman who would de-
prive American citizens native or natur-
alzed) of employment. 1t sounds very
fine and it certainly is sentimental to say
that this country is the home for the OPP
pressed and that it is un-American to talk
of keeping the people away from our
shores, but with million men and women
out of employment. and the number in
creaslng with every move, it will soon be
I'M Christiauas we'll as un-American to in
wife the people here to starve themselves
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29
Rnssia's Great Railway.


1t is cabled that the ear of Russia has set
the seal of his approval upon the great pro-
ject to extend the Central Asian railway,
which is under construction across the
Krghis steppes to the Syr-aDria, and is pro
jected up that river to the Russian military
posts thereon and to Tashllend, DjZad and
Amakand Already the railway made it
comparatively easy for Russian armies to
get down to the Aghanistan frontier, but
the extension of the main line To and down
the Amoor valley to Nladivostock, the great
Russian naval station on the Pacific ocean
is IA military necessity, and Its effectuation
embodies also important results to Russian
commerce in northern Asia and with China.
Within the last 20 years Russia has added n
territory in Central Asia considerably
larger than France and Germany combined.
The remarkable faculty for absorbing hos
tile Aslatic nations and tribes, and making
them aids niher civilizing,processes, is one of
the phenomena of this great scheme of Rus
sian conquest The Russians know exactly
how to govern their subject Asiatic peoples;
they seldom seriously disturb native admin
istrations, and they consequently are seldom
troubled with dissatisfaction or revolt. The
vast Central Asian region is kept in order
by less than 81, 900 Russians. The extension
of railway facilities will, of course, insure
this security from revolt, because of the
ease with which troops can be transported
considerable distances.
The Central Asian railway has been con-
structpd over the most difficult portion of
the route across the Asiatic continent
probably; but one fourth of the distance to
Vladivostock has hardly been traversed
The proposed road is to pass through Kirg
l. OIL u,. nj mill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29
SOME OLD FACTS



t. the Editor of the Free Press:
Gen. CIRCUITS views in your paper as 10
presidential candidates are very good. If
Harrison and Hawley can have Il united re
publican vote and their private and public
records are without flaws. all well and good
If there are flaws and they cannot have the
support of a united republican vote they will
be defeated. If there could be a fair vote
and count in the Southern States there
would be no doubt as to the results in 'SS
The united republican party is i'll the ma
jority in this country, but as there has not
been a fair election in these States since the
defeat of the force bill, no one need lay
awake nights thinking the republicans will
carry any Southern State. To defeat
Cleveland the republicans must nominate
men that will have not only the united sup
port of all the leaders of the party but all
their followers. Also, there are men in this
country who can command this support and
they are the ones that should be put to the
front. Cleveland, with solid south, New
York and New Jersey can carry the cleo
ton leaving out of consideration Indiana
and Connecticut. Let the watchword be
United we stand, divided we fall If we
fall in 'SS we will stay there for the next %
years. Let the men of the party that can be
depended on come to the front, let them
work with will and all together and we
can carry the day Let the hoodlums and
the fellows that get together around a table
with check list, box of cigars and bottle
of whi'key in front of them, making up states.
working with their mouths, nominating this
man for this place and the other man for
another place, take a back seat and stay
there. The earnest and faithful men must
carry the day if it is to be carried. If any
republican is rolling under his tongue like a
sweet morsal the idea that the republicans are
going to have an easy walk over in 'SS, he
had better retire TO some insane asylum unit
he comes to his senses.
| REPUBLICAN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29
OUR Kaleidoscope.

The Delaware peac1 growers announce
that they will send to market 2 35S ,253
baskets. Its too bad the peach crop was a
failure,
Dyer ID. Lnm IL the tame of the editor
of an anarchist paper in New Haven.
Esteemed contemporaries paraphrase it,
"Dirty Lum."
An agricultural writer says women
have handled chickens and bees with
profit" We areswilliug to wager that
they never handled bees with pleasure.
A Kentucky man swallowed four
pounds of bird shot to cure himself of the
asthma. AS soon as the heirs heard of it
they came swarming in like jackals.
A rattlesnake being pelted with stones
by Washington Territory boy, freed
him in a peach tree and kept him there
for two hours. Fortunately. the tree was
full of ripe peaches, so the boys time was
not wholly thrown away.
Prof. Gray, the electrician, has invented
a machine by which Il man can sign a
check thousand miles away. This fills a
want long felt by editors.
First guide: "Dd that city chap pay
you?"
Second guide; "Yes-twice."
First guide: "Twice ~
Second guide Eyes, he settled with
me at the hotel before we started, and
then he climbed up fuckers gorge and
came down with the rocks"
The Sacramento Bee is said to hav,
three or four Fly" reporters. Must b,
awfully annoying to the busy bald HEADED
editor.
A New England man has just had
patent granted to him for IAN electro
switch" 1t is warranted to make tn
dirtiest small boy alive confess that b
has been in swimming
A Burlington girl is learning to pla
the cornet, and her admirers speak of he
as "the fairest flower that blows"
"Where are you going ?" demanded
Burlington man of friend, who cam
rushing down to the depot without an
coat on, and made grab for the hin
platform of the Lamoille train, as it wa
gliding out of the station.
The coatless passenger glared back wit
an eye full of blood, and exclaimed
"Promised to lick Teller up in Morris
vile last January, and just happened t
think of it See you later"
Now is the time of year when love
young dream gets jolted all out of shap
because the hammock lets go.-NerChOl
IrdUClCr.
Bustles are now so big that they make
pretty woman look like butterfly wit
Saratoga trunk strapped on its back
ChdrlcStOUH Enterprise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-29
THE CUTTING LITIGATION.
Referee Cole Finds Gen. Cutting Defraud-
ed the Estate of 81, 100000.

NEW YORK, July 22-Hamilton Cole
referee in the Cutting case. rendered re-
port to-day. BY it Gen. William Cutting
is declared to have appropriated to his
own use sl,S49,575.S9 worth of property
left by his father of this sum Sl04, 1O7
rightfully belongs to Gen. Cutting, but
the rest was held by him in trust for the
other heirs. The amount he now owes
them, principal and interest, is declared
to be 81 ,925, 1888. Cole holds that the
Farmers Loan and Trnst company should
pay over to Lydia Cutting as executrix
and to William Cutting for the benefit of
the children of Brookholst Cutting 81 $780,
s9S.24, Gen. Cutting having borrowed that
amount of money, including interest, on
securities belong to the Cutting estate
and applied it to his own use.
The report also makes various charges
of fraud against Gen Cutting, among
them that he borrowed and appropriated
the various large sums which he obtained
by pledging as securities stocks, bonds,
etc, belonging to the Cutting estate
that he paid various large losses in his
own stock speculations from money be
longing to the estate and that he made
various false entries in his books to con
ceal these frauds.